Lawmakers Stand With Veterans In Support Of Restoring Funding

MILFORD, MA - From State Representative Charles Ferraro: House Republican Leader Themis Klarides and State Reps. Charles Ferraro and Pam Staneski joined veterans from across the state on Tuesday at the Capitol to express the need to restore funding to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

Last week, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle presented budget proposals that restored $2 million in
funding to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs. The Republican budget plan does so without
increased spending or raising taxes.

Rep. Ferraro, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, said, “I am glad to see
Republican and Democrats committed to restoring this critical funding to the Connecticut Department of
Veterans Affairs. We need to make sure that our Veterans are receiving top-notch services and care and
restoring this funding will help make sure this happens.”

House Republican Leader Themis Klarides said, “I look forward to having bipartisan budget talks and
will be fighting to get this funding restored. Our veterans and individuals who need it the most will
always be our top priority during budget negotiations.”

Rep. Pam Staneski, who is supporting a budget proposal this session that restores these proposed cuts to
the Department of Veterans Affairs said, “These brave heroes put their lives on the line for us, and it is
our duty to provide them with the vital services and treatment they need and require.”

More information about the Republican budget proposal can be found by visiting
cthousegop.com/budgetfy19.

Photo courtesy of State Representative Charles Ferraro